Archive for July, 2009

Gridiron Gab 2009 AFC East Preview

New England Patriots Look for New England to run away with the AFC east in 2009. This is a veteran team that has a quality system in place. The teams only concern is age and injuries. But they have proven before that those should not be a factor. They have dept at almost every position. [...]

2009 Gridiron Gab Team Previews: Houston Texans

“Houston Texans” will be the answer to the most frequently asked NFL question this summer. This is the team that everyone will pick to break out in 2009. This is “The Sleeper”. You’re going to hear about this team during all those sponsored television segments where football experts dilute their credibility by issuing opinionated 15-second [...]

Vick Releases “Sorry” Statement Through His Agent

Mike Vick gave a basic “I’m sorry” statement that his agent put out today: “I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to Commissioner Roger Goodell for allowing me to be readmitted to the National Football League,” Vick said, via agent Joel Segal. “I fully understand that playing football in the NFL is [...]

Vick’s Going to Play Somewhere in 2009 – But Where?

Michael Vick got his wish more or less on Monday, as he was told that he would that he would be able to jump back into playing for a team come week 6 of the 2009 NFL season. Now that he knows exactly how long it will be till he can be back on the [...]

Ruling on QB Vick Official; Conditionally Reinstated w/ Four Game Suspension

The NFL has officially come out with their ruling about former Falcons QB Michael Vick, and as ESPN stated last week, Vick has been conditionally reinstated. The press release on Vick states: “Under the conditions of the reinstatement, Vick may participate without delay in preseason practices, workouts, meetings, and may play in his club’s final [...]

Fantasy Football Breakdown 2009: AFC Receivers

AFC East Buffalo Bills: Lee Evans – 63 rec. 1017 yds. 3 TDs Terrell Owens – 69 rec. 1052 yds. 10 TDs (w/ Dallas) Owens brings a new dimension to the offense, but it will be up to Trent Edwards to get him and Lee Evans the ball. Furthermore, it will be up to the [...]

Giants Pierce Could Face Jail Time Over Burress Shooting

In the ongoing Plaxico Burress trial, Antonio Pierce could still face jail time. The NY Post is reporting that the Manhattan DA still wants to prosecute Pierce (note: there are plenty of details about Plax’s status, but since he is no longer a Giant, we’re not going to focus on it) The Post has also [...]

Shut up T.O.

      Sunday morning Buffalo Bills receiver, Terrell Owens, felt the need to tell the media that the NFL should reinstate Michael Vick immediately. Owens feels that the potential of suspending Vick for four games is ridiculous. “I think he’s done the time for what he’s done. I don’t think it’s really fair for [...]